Smotrich and Struck Urge Netanyahu to Block Foreign Troops Entering Gaza Until Hamas Disarms
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By יצחק וייס
First reported by Arutz Sheva · Aug 23, 2026
What happened
Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Orit Struck have urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to block the deployment of foreign multinational forces into Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed and the strip is demilitarized. They cite ongoing large-scale preparations for thousands of foreign troops at the LSA camp and warn against premature entry that could pressure Israel. The movement Tzav 9 supports their demand and plans a protest to oppose foreign troop deployment before Hamas's disarmament.
- 01Ministers Smotrich and Struck demand no foreign troops enter Gaza until Hamas disarms and Gaza is demilitarized.
- 02Significant preparations at the LSA camp aim to host up to 5,000 foreign soldiers within weeks.
- 03The ministers claim the force's size and mission differ from what was presented to the cabinet.
- 04They warn Israel should resist pressure to allow multinational forces before Hamas is disarmed.
- 05Tzav 9 movement supports the demand and plans a protest at Kerem Shalom on Tuesday.
- 06The group warns foreign forces could restrict IDF operations and start Gaza reconstruction prematurely.
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